The 2018 schedule for the NA LCS season has finally been released. This year, the 10 new franchised teams will compete without the threat of relegation and aim for the championship title. The season kicks off on Jan. 20, with all the games being streamed on the Riot Esports Twitch channel.
Some well-known players have switched teams, such as Hai Lam, William “Meteos” Hartman, and Zaqueri “Aphromoo” Black. However, players like Zach “Sneaky” Scuderi, Søren “Bjergsen” Bjerg, and Darshan Upadhyaya are staying with Cloud9, TSM, and CLG respectively. There are now several strong teams in the league that could potentially reach the finals.
One major change this year is that the league is switching to a best-of-one format. This means that each team will play two games a week. This new format adds more excitement to the matches and allows for more intense competition.
The question now is whether we will see a new team crowned as NA LCS champions, or if TSM will continue their winning streak for the fourth time in a row. Despite the team having three new players and adjusting to the new league format, anything can happen. The competition begins with the much-anticipated match between TSM and Team Liquid at 5pm ET on Saturday, Jan. 20.
For the complete schedule of each week’s games, refer to the list below. All times are in ET.
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This is an exciting season for the NA LCS, and fans should expect intense competition and thrilling matches. Whether you’re a fan of TSM or looking for a new team to support, there’s no doubt that this season will be filled with excitement and surprises.
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